Category - Events

New Year’s Day Open House at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

n January 1st GHF celebrates the New Year at Bishop’s Palace with free admission 1 pm-3 pm. Complimentary champagne will be served for attendees. The tradition of an open house at the property started in 1893. Every...

Battle of Galveston Walking Tour

Kid’s Activities at Dickens on The Strand

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is one of the world's most beloved stories for a reason. Its message of forgiveness, humanity, and acceptance has connected with adults and children alike for over 176 years. Dickens...

Breakfast With Dickens : Dickens on The Strand

The great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Jane Monk, isn’t just coming to this year’s event to take in the sights and share in her heritage, she’s also there to enjoy a traditional English breakfast with our...

The Dickens Soiree : Dickens on The Strand

Dickens After Dark : Dickens on The Strand

The Queen’s Feast : Dickens on The Strand

Travis Linville Acoustic at 1858 St. Joe’s

Bishop’s Palace Christmas Tours

Victorian Bed Races : Dickens on The Strand

Champagne Reception : Dickens on The Strand

St. Arnold’s Strand Walking Tours : Dickens on The Strand

Dickens on The Strand VIP Contest

Fezziwig’s Friday : Dickens on The Strand

Incorporated in 1954, Galveston Historical Foundation is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation and stewardship of historic properties.